Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 19/04/2022, 09:37  by Joseph King | Modified on 19/04/2022 at 16:37 in Basketball Predictions

The Eastern Conference playoffs first round continues as the Milwaukee Bucks host the Chicago Bulls for game two at the Fiserv Forum on Wednesday. The Bucks are up 1-0 in this best of seven series after taking game one with a score of 94-86. The Bulls will look to steal home court advantage with a victory here before the series heads back to the United Center in Chicago for games three and four. The hosts come into this game as massive double digit favorites on the point spread, reflecting the dominance they have held over the visitors this season. Milwaukee are a perfect 5-0 against Chicago this season after sweeping the regular season series and taking game one of the playoffs. The Bulls are truly up against it here as despite having a very successful season, it would be a huge shock if they are able to win this series or even extend it past six games.

This is a nightmare matchup for the Bulls as they have had no answer for the two-time MVP and Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Their problems in large part stem from their inability to defend the paint and an opponent in Giannis who can get whatever he wants, whenever he wants on the inside. The 27-year-old finals MVP is averaging 26.8 points per game, 14 rebounds and 4.6 assists in their five games against the Bulls this season and is likely to have another huge game this time out. Backing the Greek Freak on player props is another good way to attack this game, specifically the over on his points total of 32.5 or the over on his points + rebounds total which sits at 45.5 on bet365. Milwaukee is likely to roll in this one and take a 2-0 series lead heading to Chicago. The Bulls have struggled mightily against Milwuakee this season and the defending champions are well poised to continue that trend and close this one out in four or five games.